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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,466.98 and 602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,466.98 and 602.93 is: 904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,466.98 = 602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,466.98 = 602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,466.98 × 602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 884,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,488.41/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.61

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